Tyres pressures changed by dealer service.

[SANGER_A2]

1) if you take your bike to the dealer, they will set the bike to the "standard" configuration, and they don't need to tell you everything they do... if you don't do your maintenance yourself, they assume you trust them to do it for you, which they did.

Personally I go with this. Most of the dealers I know are good guys and bikers. They cater to all - from complete newbie to expert. They have to assume worse case scenario and that you are a newbie - so they set stuff to the default settings just in case. I'd imagine it would be better to have the pressure too high for a light person than too low for a heavy person - or a light person with heavy gear or lots of luggage so they go for that option with tyre pressure etc.

 

[Wavex]

But, Wavex, the shop inflated tires to the recommended Yamaha's rider weight maximum (36/42 P.S.I). According to TedRogers, the shop said that was the standard "unless there was an exceptionally heavy load on the bike". But, that IS the recommended inflation for an exceptionally heavy load. I think the shop personnel are just giving a "standard" B.S. response. I liked all of your other advice, however, Wavex.

You're probably right, it was most likely the standard b.s. response, but if you trust a random dealer with setting up your motorcycle, you should not complain when they give it back to you and it's not set to your specific likings!

If you have specific likings, then do your maintenance yourself, or go over the bike after you pick it up from the dealer (recommended anyway since trusting ANYONE but yourself to put the proper pressures in your tires is foolish imo!).

Anyway, IMO, for the streets, a couple-3-4 psi variance won't make much difference in safety as long as you are in the ball-park (no over or under-inflation) and take time to warm them up...

:rockon:

 

[tedrogers]

Hope that's a typo. You want 36 rear.

Yes it was a typo, changed it now.

Thanks.

 

[tedrogers]

But, Wavex, the shop inflated tires to the recommended Yamaha's rider weight maximum (36/42 P.S.I). According to TedRogers, the shop said that was the standard "unless there was an exceptionally heavy load on the bike". But, that IS the recommended inflation for an exceptionally heavy load. I think the shop personnel are just giving a "standard" B.S. response. I liked all of your other advice, however, Wavex.

I couldn't agree more...I'm inclined to think it is just dealer BS now.

Thanks to everyone for the useful and insightful posts here! :Flash:

 

[Kriswithak]

Its a bit unfair that people are bashing the dealers about this.
You could have had some helpful chap think, oh these are a bit low, I'll put them up to the recommended setting.
Just because you feel more comfortable with the way something is doesn't mean its the right way it should be done (in all cases), and they probably get alot of people who take no care of their bike themselves who totally rely on the dealer/mechanic to pick up on these things.
They had to make an assumption one way or the other and at least with the higher pressure they should be safe with luggage and possibly a pillion.

Generally best to let them know what you want beforehand rather than bash them for trying to do their job after. Saves alot of time and effort on both parties, and generally if you have a good mechanic or dealer and you actually spend a minute to discuss how you like your bike setup, how nice the day is etc, you get better service, a better deal and can make a friend. Always good when your relying on someone else to ensure your bike is safe.

Just being the devils advocate here, but you should always be looking at the other persons perspective when your a rider. Theres never just one side to a story, and while often theres only one right side a little thought prevents alot of problems, and is how you learn.

 

[VDITRAINING]

Do you all remember the Ford Exploder / Firestone issue?

when Firestone had their recommended pressure and Ford had another?

well, all that is happening here is alot of CYA. Do you blame them?

they will set the pressure to the value they have to. if you like it different, go ahead and change it. At least they have limited their liability in the matter should you peel a tire off the rim from your ignorance.

Get over it.

Another rant/pet peeve I have is how so many people say screw the dealer maintenance cuz they're retards...and how you're soooo much smarter than them. Might be true in some cases, but more than likely you're a little high on yourselves and have no clue either. The world is full of idiots on both sides of the fence.

 

[Tailgate]

Its a bit unfair that people are bashing the dealers about this.
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I guess you have better luck with dealers---I sure don't. As with razteo, I can't tell you how many times shops have been negligent with me, despite (I thought) making things explicit "beforehand." How can you justify, for example, shop personnel not even knowing what (on a car/truck) RR, LR, RF, LF means? Or, charging for a new valve stems when none was installed? Or, how about this one: personnel failing to notate/remember which tire dismounted had the defect (obvious when mounted/inflated) from the one that didn't so one knew which one to remount on another rim? Or how about stripping stud threads? Neglecting to check, as requested, air pressure on the spare? Or, how about this one: neglecting to even install a new valve stem cap on your new tires? Yeah, there are some owners who are "retards" but this, as far as I'm concerned, for dealers is outrageous and I'm not going to "get over it." There are some really poor and unprofessional businesses out there.

 

[Kriswithak]

I guess you have better luck with dealers---I sure don't. As with razteo, I can't tell you how many times shops have been negligent with me, despite (I thought) making things explicit "beforehand." How can you justify, for example, shop personnel not even knowing what (on a car/truck) RR, LR, RF, LF means? Or, charging for a new valve stems when none was installed? Or, how about this one: personnel failing to notate/remember which tire dismounted had the defect (obvious when mounted/inflated) from the one that didn't so one knew which one to remount on another rim? Or how about stripping stud threads? Neglecting to check, as requested, air pressure on the spare? Or, how about this one: neglecting to even install a new valve stem cap on your new tires? Yeah, there are some owners who are "retards" but this, as far as I'm concerned, for dealers is outrageous and I'm not going to "get over it." There are some really poor and unprofessional businesses out there.

I'm picky where I go, although the really really good mechanic I always went to went out of business with the recession (ironic since most of the others nearby are totally useless).
There are lots of bad dealers and mechanics. They aren't all bad though. I don't know if thats all from one dealer but if it is, why keep going back?
Obviously this could be yet another of the bad dealers, but in all things in life its amazing how sometimes a bit of communication can go a long way.
When I first found the local mechanic (recommended in a Mag) I was pretty unsure, and inexperienced. Sometimes they did things I didn't like so I asked, and they had good reasons every time. If I still disagreed they would do what I wanted but let me know the consequences, and as a result I learnt alot and never had any issues.
If the first time they did something I disliked I had decided they where evil morons incapable of fixing a simple issue or changing a tyre I would have been forced to actually go to one of the many other places nearby which I know ARE full of morons incapable of exactly that (or if they are capable charge 3x the going rate).

We represent totally different sides of the spectrum with our arguements, and I think your side is more common, but if you can find a good dealer or mechanic its worth sticking with them. Sometimes it just takes a little while for your opinions and understandings to align